BTSC1500 Bluetooth® Car Kit Owner’s Manual Also in this package: Visor clip (attached) BTSC1500om AV Cover.indd 1 Questions? Problems? Get help on the web at www.uniden.com.au for Australian model or www.uniden.co.nz for New Zealand model.
Getting to Know the BTSC1500 Front Rear Multi-function button Speaker Microphone Reversible Display Volume Up button Volume Down button Reading the Display Icons Icon Power connector Reversible Visor clip Hello Name What it means Signal strength Shows the relative strength of the Bluetooth signal (appears separately for each connection). Text to speech Text to speech mode is on. Bluetooth The BTSC1500 is currently paired to a Bluetooth device. Call activation The BTSC1500 is on an active call.
Icon Name Mute What it means The microphone is muted. Battery status Shows the relative strength of the battery. Volume level Shows the current volume level. Using the Buttons Button Press to - In standby: redial the last number. Multi- - While a call is ringing: answer function the call. - On a call: hang up. Volume - In standby: see the outgoing call log. Up - On a call: increase the volume. Volume - In standby: see the received call log. Down - On a call: decrease the volume.
Setting Up Your BTSC1500 Charge the Battery Before using your BTSC1500, charge the battery for at least 3 hours. Charging the battery completely (and keeping it charged) will help you get the longest possible talk and standby time out of the battery. (On average, the battery provides about 15 hours of talk time and about 300 hours of standby time.
need to pair it with each phone separately. Once you pair a phone to the BTSC1500, the two devices can connect automatically whenever they can detect each other. 1: Make sure the BTSC1500 is powered off and the power adapter is not connected (you can’t pair the BTSC1500 while it’s charging). 2: Press and hold Multi-function until the display shows Pairing Mode and you hear the Pairing melody. This means the BTSC1500 is visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Connecting to your phone Most phones connect to the BTSC1500 as soon as you pair it; if yours won’t, turn the BTSC1500 off and back on. If BTSC1500 still won’t connect, check your phone’s owner’s manual for additional information. Once the BTSC1500 is paired: X Each time you turn the BTSC1500 on, it automatically connects to whatever device it was connected to last. X If the BTSC1500 loses the connection (e.g.
Common Tasks Hang up a call On a call, press Multi-function. Reject a call Press and hold Multi-function until you hear a long beep (about 2 seconds). Change the volume On a call, press Volume Up for more volume or Volume Down for less volume. Mute the microphone To mute the microphone so the caller can’t hear you, press and hold Volume Down for about 2 seconds. While the microphone is muted, the BTSC1500 plays a melody every 10 seconds to remind you.
Special Features Caller ID Announce/Text-to-Speech When a call comes in, the BTSC1500 sounds a ring tone and displays Caller ID information. In addition, the BTSC1500 uses text-to-speech to announce the caller’s phone number. To turn text-to-speech off (and back on), press Volume Up & Volume Down at the same time. Call Waiting When another call comes in while your on the phone, the BTSC1500 sounds a tone and displays Caller ID information for the waiting call.
Using the BTSC1500 With Two Phones You can connect your BTSC1500 to two Bluetooth devices and use them simultaneously. Just pair the BTSC1500 to the first phone following the instructions on page 4. When the first phone is successfully paired, pair the travel kit to the second phone. Important! After pairing the second phone turn the BTSC1500 off then back on. This feature may not be compatible with certain mobile phones.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance If you have problems with the BTSC1500, see the suggestions in the table below. If these don’t help, contact customer support (see the back cover for contact information). If... The BTSC1500 won’t turn on. Try... - Charging the battery completely. - Making sure your phone is in pairing mode. Check your phone’s manual for instructions on Bluetooth device pairing. The BTSC1500 won’t pair - Turning the BTSC1500 off.
The BTSC1500 keeps playing a melody or beeping, and I don’t know why. - Checking the display: it if shows Low Battery, you need to charge the battery. - Checking to see if your phone has lost the network signal. Some phones will trigger an alert when they can’t connect to the network. If your phone supports this feature, the BTSC1500 passes on this alert by beeping every 5 seconds.
General Information f You can use the BTSC1500 while it is recharging. Make sure the DC (car) charger cord does not obstruct the driver, i.e. move the BTSC1500 closer to the power outlet. f Bluetooth wireless devices have a maximum range of 10m (30 feet); the actual range will vary depending on current conditions (obstacles, battery power, interference, etc.). f The BTSC1500 can be connected only to devices that support the Bluetooth BTSC1500 or hands-free profile.
f Certain cordless telephones f Certain medical equipment and appliances If you have problems with static during calls, look around for one of these interference sources. Try moving away from the suspected source. If the noise continues, there may be interference on your phone itself, and any noise in the phone’s connection will come through on the BTSC1500, too. Transfer the call to your phone and see if the audio quality improves.
pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions require. f Do not allow children to play with your BTSC1500 since it contains small parts that could become detached and create a choking hazard. f Turn off your BTSC1500 when pumping gas, handling flammable materials, or in any area with a risk of explosion. In rare occurrences, this product could generate sparks which can cause an explosion or fire.
One-Year Limited Warranty Important: Evidence of original purchase is required for warranty service. BTSC1500 Warrantor: Uniden Australia Pty Limited ABN 58 001 865 498 Uniden New Zealand Limited Elements of Warranty: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty its BTSC1500 (hereinafter referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
1974 (Cth) (Australia) or the CONSUMER GUARANTEES ACT (New Zealand). Procedure for obtaining performance or warranty: in the event that the Product does not conform to this warranty, the Product should be shipped or delivered, freight prepaid, with evidence of original purchase (e.g. a copy of the sales docket) to the warrantor at: UNIDEN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Service Division 345 Princes Highway, Rockdale, NSW 2216 Fax (02) 9599 3278 www.uniden.com.
